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Fugitive Nabbed in Florida Hours After FBI Most Wanted List
16 Apr
Summary
- KaShawn Roper, wanted for murder, was arrested in Florida.
- She was captured less than a day after being added to the FBI's Most Wanted list.
- Public tips were crucial in leading authorities to her capture.
KaShawn Nicola Roper, recently added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list, was captured in High Springs, Florida, on April 15, 2026. The arrest occurred approximately less than a day after her inclusion on the prestigious and high-profile list, which carried a reward of up to $1 million for information leading to her capture.
Authorities stated that the apprehension was successful due to valuable tips from the public. Roper is sought in connection with a fatal shooting incident that took place on August 23, 2020, in Kansas City. Investigators allege she fired shots into a vehicle during an altercation, resulting in the death of one woman and injuries to another.
Following the incident, Roper was charged in Jackson County, Missouri, with second-degree murder, armed criminal action, and unlawful use of a weapon. A federal warrant for unlawful flight to evade prosecution was issued in 2021. The swift arrest underscored the effectiveness of collaboration between local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
